Alpine Jet Canyon Safari

Waimak Alpine Jet

Jet-boating on the Waimakariri River, Canterbury, New Zealand. 2007.05.23

Jet Boating on Waimakariri River, near Christchurch, New Zealand

Lovely family experience on a cruise stop in Akaroa, we took a tour to Christchurch town and Jet Boating.

Jet boating on the Waimakariri River with Alpine Jet

Awesome jet boating with Alpine Jet. Experience the thrills of true New Zealand Jet boating and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Waimakariri River canyon. Famous Hamilton jet spins, interesting commentary.

JetBoat in Waimakariri river, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Shallow twisting streams, Turquoise blue water, Nor- west arch, Swaying broom on the fabled and mighty Waimakariri river in Christchurch, New Zealand. This powerful V8 JetBoat only needs 3 inches of water to fly and dodge huge boulders only inches away!

Jet Boat Ride Waimakarri River #4 - Near Christchurch, New Zealand - 27 February 2012

An exhilarating jet boat ride through the spectacular gorges of the Waimakarri River near Christchurch, New Zealand!!!

Dart River Wilderness Jet - Extended Version

The Dart River Wilderness Jet trip is an exhilarating and spectacular journey deep into the heart of the world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park with the only jet boat operator allowed on the Dart River.

4K-15 MUST SEE-MUST DO ON THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND-15 NƠI PHẢI ĐẾN Ở ĐẢO PHÍA NAM NEW ZEALAND

15 Must see - must do on the South Island of New Zealand
15 NƠI PHẢI ĐẾN Ở ĐẢO PHÍA NAM NEW ZEALAND
Learn what are 15 of the not to be missed places on the South Island of New Zealand.
The following must see locations are not based on popularity with tourists – although many of the locations are popular tourist spots – but rather on the potential, emotional impact you may experience when seeing the scenery
1. Lake Wanaka is located in the Otago region of New Zealand, at an altitude of 278 meters. Covering an area of 192km2, it is New Zealand's fourth largest lake, estimated to be more than 300m deep. The original Māori name Oanaka means 'The place of Anaka', a local tribal chief. The town near the foot of the lake is also called Wanaka
# That Wanaka Tree - the little fence post determined to live. One of the most famous photos on Instagram in New Zealand is a picture of a lonely tree in a lake.
2. The Crown Range lies to the east of the Wakatipu Basin in Otago, New Zealand.[1] It is noted for two features, the Cardrona Alpine Resort, on the slopes of the 1900 metre Mount Cardrona, and a highway, known as the Crown Range Road (formerly State Highway 89), which winds steeply between Arrow Junction, just south of Arrowtown, and Wanaka to the north.
3. Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height since 2014 is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet), down from 3,764m before December 1991, due to a rockslide and subsequent erosion.
4. Lake Pukaki is the largest of three roughly parallel alpine lakes running north-south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin on New Zealand's South Island.
5. The Church of Good Shepherd. Designed to give the impression of quiet strength and simplicity the building embodies the essential qualities of the early settlers who endured the tough Mackenzie Country environment. Our modest stone church was built firstly to the glory of God and secondly, as a memorial to the pioneers of the district. HISTORY OF THE BUILDING Opened in 1935 the Church of the Good Shepherd is the sole church in Lake Tekapo and continues to be a place of worship for local residents. It was designed by Christchurch architect R.S.D. Harman, based on sketches by a local artist, Esther Hope.
6. THE CARDRONA HOTEL IS ONE OF NEW ZEALAND'S OLDEST AND MOST ICONIC HOTELS, SITUATED ON THE SPECTACULAR CROWN RANGE ROAD BETWEEN QUEENSTOWN AND WANAKA.
7. Wanaka Lavender Farm is just a few minutes from Wanaka, where you can experience 15 acres of beautiful lavender fields, animal farm & display gardens.
8. Arrowtown is a historic former gold mining town, rich in heritage and one of the South Island’s and New Zealand’s, iconic visitor destinations.
9. Moonlight Stables. We've been on a horse trek with Moonligh Country for the first time. It is a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to anyone that has either ridden horses before or is a novice as the rides are adjusted to the ability of the rider.
# We rode through spectacular mountain scenery amongst deer! The views are amazing and the horses were lovely. Not too slow, not too fast! We'll be back!
10. Shotover Jet Queenstown. Your jet boat excursion starts at a central location in Queenstown. Meet a shuttle bus for the trip to the Shotover River. Departures are available throughout the morning and afternoon, and may be selected when booking. It’s a quick trip from downtown Queenstown to the departure point on the Shotover River. Upon arrival, suit up for the jet boat with personal flotation devices and wet gear to keep out the splashing white water. Hold on tight as the jet boat driver maneuvers through the Shotover River’s narrow canyon walls, squeezing past tight corners and rocky outcroppings. At the end of the trip, get the opportunity to purchase souvenir photos if desired, or simply hop on the shuttle back to Queenstown, where you'll be walking distance from many of the city’s top attractions, restaurants, and hotels.
11. AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping of Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand (the world's first commercial bungy).
12. Hooker Valley Track. The Hooker Valley Track is the most popular short walking track within the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. At only 5 kilometres length and gaining only about 100 m in height, the well formed track can be walked by tourists with a wide range of level of fitness.
13. Kingston Road near Drift Bay Lodge
14. Milford Sound Hwy - New Zealand State Hwy 94
15. Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand’’s South Island within Fiordland National Park, Poopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been judged the world's top travel destination in an international survey (the 2008 Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards by TripAdvisor) and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination. Rudyard Kipling had previously called it the Eight Wonder of the World.

Jetboating on the Waimakariri River

Jetboating with Jetthrills

A day in Glenorchy, NewZealand, Dart River Jet and Funyak

Check out the Dart River Jet Boats and Funyaks when visiting Queenstown or Glenorchy, New Zealand. A BLAST!

JetBoating the Waimakariri River - New Zealand, Part 2

The Waimakariri River (Source: Wikipedia)

The Waimakariri River, formerly briefly known as the Courtenay River, is one of the largest of the North Canterbury rivers, in the South Island of New Zealand. It flows for 151 kilometres in a generally southeastward direction from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean. In Māori, Waimakariri has several meanings, one of which is river of cold rushing water. The river is known colloquially in Canterbury as The Waimak.

The river rises on the eastern flanks of the Southern Alps, eight kilometres southwest of Arthur's Pass. For much of its upper reaches, the river is braided, with wide shingle beds. As the river approaches the Canterbury Plains, it passes through a belt of mountains, and is forced into a narrow canyon (the Waimakariri Gorge), before reverting to its braided form for its passage across the plains. It finally enters the Pacific north of Christchurch, near the town of Kaiapoi.

In 1849, the chief surveyor of the Canterbury Association, Joseph Thomas, gave the river the name Courtenay River after Lord Courtenay, but it lapsed into disuse.

Geological evidence indicates that the river mouth has been very mobile, at times flowing through the current location of Christchurch and even flowing into Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora south of Banks Peninsula for a time.

Instead of being unoccupied crown land as are most New Zealand river beds, the bed of the Waimakariri River is vested in the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury).

Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) were introduced from California in the 1900s and persist today.

The Waimakariri Gorge (Source: Wikipedia)

The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand.

Like its neighbour, the Rakaia River, the Waimakariri runs through wide shingle beds for much of its length, but is forced through a narrow canyon as it approaches the Canterbury Plains.

Much of the gorge is followed by the Midland line. The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge was built in 1876 by William Stokes. Until the early 1930s, it carried the Oxford Branch railway line connecting Oxford and Sheffield.

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Adventures Around Queenstown, New Zealand

A few of our favorite activities from New Zealand's South Island, including funyaking down the Dart River and street luging above Queenstown. Music: Every Other Way by BT

Dart River FunYak Canoe and Jet Boat Safari, Queenstown, New Zealand | Experience Oz + NZ

Three unforgettable New Zealand highlights in one are on offer with the Dart River Funyak Adventure package that will see you both jet boating and kayaking on the waters of this beautiful waterway in the Queenstown region. Get a combination of scenic thrills aboard a high-powered jet boat that will take you on a journey through the winding waters of the Dart River, nestled amongst some of NZ's most impressive local alpine scenery, then climb into your own unique Funyak (inflatable kayak) and head downstream accompanied by both your fellow rafters and experienced guide as you witness all the best sights of this incredible region.

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Castle Hill/Great Alpine Highway New Zealand ????????

Driving towards the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Stopping off at Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass Viaduct

Akaroa. Scenic Helicopter Flight & Jet Boat Adventure

Полет на вертолете над Крайстчерч, катание на скоростной лодке по реке Уэймакарери
Helicopter flight over Christchurch, jet boat adventure on the river Waimakariri

Goldfields Jet boat ride @ Kawarau gorge New Zeala

My Trip Down Under

Recorded December 24, 2006 - January 26, 2007

Details of my Australia and New Zealand vacation are listed in the contents below:

0:00:12 Indianapolis International Airport
0:00:37 Christmas Day in Las Vegas, Nevada
0:10:21 Scenic flight to the Grand Canyon
0:16:09 The Grand Canyon
0:18:48 Scenic flight to Monument Valley
0:25:38 Monument Valley
0:29:54 Flight back to Las Vegas
0:32:44 Drive to Los Angeles/Board plane to Sydney, Australia
0:36:03 Sydney, Australia
0:47:20 The Blue Mountains
0:54:10 Darling Harbour (Sydney)
1:01:09 Take the Matilda Ferry to the zoo
1:04:57 Taronga Zoo
1:11:28 Scenic flight over Antarctica
1:38:08 The Sydney Tower
1:40:58 A New Years Day walk in Sydney
1:43:57 HarbourJet and Sydney float plane flight
1:47:41 Manly Ferry trip
1:50:20 Some night views of Sydney
1:51:07 Sydney Aquarium & Wildlife World
1:59:09 Kingsford-Smith International Airport (Sydney)
2:02:42 Hobart, Tasmania
2:05:06 Mount Wellington
2:09:06 Port Arthur boat trip
2:23:38 My day in the Huon Valley (HuonJet)
2:33:15 Bruny Island day trip
2:41:40 Southwest National Park day trip by air
2:59:10 Mount Feild National Park
3:02:03 Melbourne, Australia
3:04:16 Great Ocean Road day trip
3:13:10 Yarra River cruise (Melbourne)
3:22:15 Melbourne International Airport/Flight to New Zealand
3:23:40 Christchurch Gondola
3:27:31 Akaroa, New Zealand (wildlife cruise)
3:34:52 Christchurch, New Zealand
3:40:04 Alpine Jet
3:50:54 My drive across Southern Alps (Otira Viaduct)
3:56:28 Greymouth, New Zealand
3:57:50 Shanty Town
4:05:15 Franz Josef Glacier
4:09:58 Scenic helicopter flight over Southern Alps
4:14:00 Fox Glacier
4:17:48 Scenic drive to Haast, New Zealand
4:26:23 Scenic drive to Queenstown, New Zealand
4:33:00 Skyline Gondola (Queenstown)
4:36:22 Milford Sound day trip
4:43:56 Arrowtown, New Zealand
4:45:23 Kawarau Gorge (bungee jumping)
4:49:22 Queenstown, New Zealand
4:55:06 ShotOver Jet
4:57:35 Cromwell, New Zealand
4:58:38 Scenic drive to Glenorchy, New Zealand
4:59:54 Dart River Safari
5:16:31 Wellington flight
5:17:56 Wellington, New Zealand
5:21:50 Taupo, New Zealand
5:26:53 Waiotapu Thermal Park
5:38:14 Rotorua, New Zealand
5:53:05 Auckland, New Zealand

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4WD Trial on the Huntsbury Track

Offy's first off road trip, up the Huntsbury 4WD track in Christchurch.
March 2011